Director of Sales APAC, Edtech

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The Role

JoVE is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented sales professional to join our APAC leadership team as  Director of Sales . In this key role, you will own and accelerate revenue growth across key markets including Greater China, Southeast Asia, South Korea and ANZ. You will lead a team of 20 Regional Managers and Account Executives, set and deliver against ambitious targets, and build the sales operations to scale JoVE’s business across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the APAC regional sales teams to consistently meet & exceed assigned revenue targets.

• Strategically direct and oversee the sales activities, closely tracking pipeline health and deal progression to drive revenue growth.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop sales talent to grow and expand the subscriptions of JoVE’s education and science research video titles.

• Define, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the sales team, regularly assessing progress and making adjustments to ensure success.

• Analyze buyer and influencer motivations, competitive dynamics, and the sales cycle to prioritize and refine sales strategies.

• Collaborate with marketing, customer success, and other teams to ensure alignment of sales efforts with company objectives and goals.

• Successfully plan and manage renewal projects with existing clients.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience leading multi-regional sales teams in EdTech, SaaS or STEM publishing industries.

• 10+ years of experience in sales.

• Proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams and driving sustained revenue growth.

• Result oriented, and willingness to work in a fast paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong experience with Salesforce, Hubspot or similar platforms.

Benefits

• You can expect competitive compensation, including unlimited commissions.

• You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and in improving student learning in science education.

• Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.

• Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.